In 2014, the NSW government proposed closing bars at 1:30AM to new patrons and serving the last drink at 3AM. The proposal was meant to curb late night alcohol fueled violence outside of bars and restaurants. Proponents argue that similar laws enacted in Newcastle in 2008 resulted in a 36% decline of assaults. Opponents, including the bar and restaurant industries, argue that the laws will hurt their businesses and cause them to fire employees.
39% Yes |
61% No |
39% Yes |
61% No |
See how support for each position on “Lock Out Laws” has changed over time for 34.7k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Lock Out Laws” has changed over time for 34.7k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9JYR3C72mos2MO
it may reduce late night alchol violence but what about day time violence just turn all the bars into that aa clip from family guy where it tunrs into a church when the cops come but its a bar until then.
@9HS75FK4mos4MO
Kinda, government should be allow to set a standard but the decision should fall upon the businesses on which to do lockouts.
@9F9CM9C7mos7MO
i support the pirate party
@92JZ2MP2yrs2Y
No, this has killed the entertainment industry.
@92CKNFL2yrs2Y
Yes, but I think the lock out law time should be earlier
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